Kreator - Hordes of Chaos Review

Artist: Kreator

Album: Hordes of Chaos

Released: 2009

A mixture of styles and genres: Thrash Power Metal

Review:

When Violent Revolution was released in 2001, we exclaimed: "Hey,
Kreator returned back to the roots!" and a marvelous return in
was. But, in my opinion, it is namely with the Enemy of God album the
band
showed, that its creative potential reached its climax. The album
contained everything, what mature Thrash Metal music should contain. That
is why listening to Hordes of Chaos I was slightly disappointed.
Listening
to it I could not get rid of an impression that I was listening to Enemy
of God part II, at least, as far as production and sound is concerned.
The
tunes sound a bit similar, too, and it is obvious that that album has not
brought anything new into the band's music. But OK, let's forget about
Enemy of God and imagine that it never really existed, and then you will
understand that Hordes of Chaos KICKS MAJOR ASS!!! May be the album is
not
revolutionary, but it is apparent, that band has not lost inspiration!
The
same brutality and frenzy, which filled every previous album of the band,
catches your breath from the very first chord and makes your heart beat
faster. Complicated songs consisting of various music themes, mid tempo
suddenly erupting into a speedy one, simultaneous voice and solo parts,
ferocious drum cascades, melodic bridges, all this
"splendor" being "adorned" with
Mille's fine shrieking voice - everything is perfect. And the theme of a
darker side of life, which Kreator's lyrics usually dwell on and,
actually, has become their trademark, matches well with raw aggression.
The album is absolutely flawless from the technical and musical point of
view. And as to originality, well, one repetitive album is OK with me.
But
I will expect surprises from Mille & Co, when their next album is
released.